External Rotation (Straps)
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Arm Work
- Level: Beginner
- Body position: Seated-LongBox
- Repetitions: 8–10 reps
- Springs: 1 Blue (Medium) – 1 Red + 1 Blue
- Headrest: Down
- Footbar: No bar
Starting position
Sit upright facing the straps. Hold one strap in each hand with elbows bent and tucked close to the sides, forearms reaching forward at about waist to chest height
Instructions
Exhale to rotate the forearms outward, opening the arms while keeping elbows close to the body. Inhale to return to start
Teaching cues
- Upper arms stay lifted and still
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